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OUR VIEW: United, there is always a way
There’s little doubt that everyone has at least heard of the United Way. This volunteer-led worldwide organization began locally in 1932, as the Community Chest of Columbia County. It came under the umbrella of the United Way in the 1990s and has worked steadily to work jointly with volunteers and local agencies to ensure either the continuation or creation of much-needed human services programs.
Stressing the importance of “integrity, inclusiveness, volunteerism, community building and impact,” the United Way provides funding for programs that would otherwise not be possible, serving people in the two county area who have needs that cannot be met through other means.
It may seem that someone is forever asking for something — that no day goes by when there isn’t a new plea for assistance. And, no matter how legitimate the cause, it’s often difficult to decide how to best use whatever limited resources may be available. For those who want to help, but aren’t sure where their money will be spent, The United Way of Columbia and Greene Counties is a safe bet in uncertain times.
The agencies and organizations funded by our local United Way are familiar to everyone. They serve, if not you, then your neighbors, your friends, or perhaps someone in your family.
The United Way of Columbia and Greene Counties held its first official “event” of the new year last week at Windham Mountain. The speakers, all representing organizations that provide services for both counties, eloquently described both the existing needs as well as the programs designed to meet them.
From the physical to the emotional, and every combination of the two, these organizations, and so many others like them, work tirelessly to improve the quality of life for everyone.
The new 2-1-1 Program, providing access to health and human services throughout the area, is the most recent example of the work being done by the United Way. With referrals for services ranging from substance abuse assistance to adequate care for a child or an aging parent, 2-1-1 is designed to help those who may be unaware of the options available to them, or uncertain as to where to obtain them.
As the Director of the Board of Directors Bradley Poster noted last week, “Caring gives us strength,” and those who care enough will always find a way to make a difference.
Stressing the importance of “integrity, inclusiveness, volunteerism, community building and impact,” the United Way provides funding for programs that would otherwise not be possible, serving people in the two county area who have needs that cannot be met through other means.
It may seem that someone is forever asking for something — that no day goes by when there isn’t a new plea for assistance. And, no matter how legitimate the cause, it’s often difficult to decide how to best use whatever limited resources may be available. For those who want to help, but aren’t sure where their money will be spent, The United Way of Columbia and Greene Counties is a safe bet in uncertain times.
The agencies and organizations funded by our local United Way are familiar to everyone. They serve, if not you, then your neighbors, your friends, or perhaps someone in your family.
The United Way of Columbia and Greene Counties held its first official “event” of the new year last week at Windham Mountain. The speakers, all representing organizations that provide services for both counties, eloquently described both the existing needs as well as the programs designed to meet them.
From the physical to the emotional, and every combination of the two, these organizations, and so many others like them, work tirelessly to improve the quality of life for everyone.
The new 2-1-1 Program, providing access to health and human services throughout the area, is the most recent example of the work being done by the United Way. With referrals for services ranging from substance abuse assistance to adequate care for a child or an aging parent, 2-1-1 is designed to help those who may be unaware of the options available to them, or uncertain as to where to obtain them.
As the Director of the Board of Directors Bradley Poster noted last week, “Caring gives us strength,” and those who care enough will always find a way to make a difference.
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redneck wrote on Feb 9, 2010 12:34 PM: